Jose Manuel Lezcano
Overview
I have been playing weddings and corporate events for over twenty-five years. I am also a twice Grammy-nominated guitarist and recording artist with international performances on four continents. I can tailor music to your special needs and work closely with clients to help them select the special songs for their ceremonies that will give them great memories for years to come of their special day. Recently filled requests include a classical guitar arrangement of an 80s pop song, an Edit Piaf ballad, and hit songs by current artists.
Reviews
6 reviews
Rian J.
May 4, 2022Everything I was hoping for and more!
Jose was early, professional and preformed fantastically! It was definitely worth the money. He was the part of the event that everyone will remember.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Jose Manuel Lezcano
Thanks, Rian! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day and help you make great memories to share with your fiance.
All the best,
Jose
Maureen
November 21, 2021Jose set the mood for our dinner event!
Jose is a wonderful guitarists and he really made our dinner party a success. I would be honored to have him again at one of our dinner events. WWW.forayevents.com
Hired as: Classical Guitarist, Guitarist
Laurie B.
August 12, 2017Truly wonderful guitar
Jose played beautiful Spanish and traditional guitar. He was wonderful to work with. His music made our outdoor memorial event beautiful and welcoming.
Hired as: Guitarist
Jose Manuel Lezcano
Thanks, Erin. It was an honor and pleasure to perform music for you and your family.
Kind regards,
Jose
Patrice H.
August 8, 2017Fabulous!!
Jose's music was simply amazing for our daughter's wedding.
I would throw a party just to have him come back and play his beautifully arranged pieces.
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Jose Manuel Lezcano
Thanks, Patrice! It was a pleasure...any time.
Cheers,
Jose
Juan C. G.
June 30, 2013Perfect......
From beginning to the end Jose put a beautiful set of songs. Not only my partner and I were super please with his work but the guests gave us many compliments of how amazing he was. His personality and passion for the music made the entire package of an extraordinary performance. Thank you Jose, you rock!
Hired as: Classical Guitarist
Jose Manuel Lezcano
Thanks, Juan, it was a pleasure to perform for you, your partner and guests, the day had perfect weather and the venue was gorgeous.
Booking information
Price range: $375-800
Languages: English , French , Spanish
Gig length: 120 - 300 minutes
Insurance: Insured through Formosa Insurance.
Unions: ACAP
What to expect
"Dear Jose, Thank YOU!! We loved your concert and were honored to have you. Thank you again for coming and playing so beautifully at our event. You helped to make this year's Art of Survival celebration a big success, and we are very grateful. Best wishes," --Lucile Bruce, Coordinator, Fundraiser / Concert, IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. "Your performance at the Hingham Library was superb and greatly appreciated by the 102 attendees shoe-horned into the meeting room %u2026 the highlight of this season's collaboration with the Boston Classical Guitar Society." --Dennis Corcoran, Hingham Library Director. "Your performance was outstanding as usual. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. Countless people came up to me to let me know how beautiful it was." Michelle Pennington, Associate Educator, Adult and Family Programs, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH.
About
I'm a twice Grammy-nominated guitarist who has played in Carnegie Hall, and have frequently performed in South America and Spain. I'm also a music professor who has enjoyed performing private events for over twenty-five years. There are some reviews of my playing at my website. Feel free to give me a call with any questions; I can also play special requests. For an additional modest fee, I can attend the rehearsal for your event.
Additional booking notes
I would need an armless chair, adequate lighting, and for larger venues or parties, a place to plug in. I bring my own Roland acoustic guitar amp which can also function on batteries, and my own microphone and music stand.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
St Paul, MN
August 2017
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Greenfield, NH
July 2017
29
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 2:30pm
•
Harvard, MA
May 2017
27
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Barnard, VT
Set list
* Jesu Joy of Man's Desire - J S Bach
* Ave Maria - Schubert
* Danza del Altiplano - Brouwer
* Girl from Ipanema - Jobim
* Sons de Cariloes - Pernambuco
* Sevilla - Albeniz
* Asturias - Albeniz
* Silent Night - Gruber
* Soleares - Celedonio Romero
* Cello Suite no. 3 - J S Bach
* Mozart Variations op. 9 - Sor
* Romanza - Anon.
* Concierto de Aranjuez - Rodrigo
* Un habano y un mojito - Lezcano
* Bolero Manaba - Lezcano
* Preludes 1 through 5 - Villa-Lobos
* La Catedral - Barrios
* Un sueo en la floresta - Barrios
* Una limosna por el amor de Dios - Barrios
* Maxixe - Barrios
* Valses Venezolanos 1 thru 4 - Lauro
Influences and inspiration
Andres Segovia, Laurindo Almeida, Leo Brouwer, Celedonio Romero
Setup requirements
Outlet to plug in amp
Adequate lighting
Out of direct sunlight if outdoors
Armless, padded chair
Report Jose Manuel Lezcano
Classical Guitarist
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